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I'm confused, isn't it also a natural tendency for
those in the Ham Radio "hobby" to enjoy putting out a
stronger signal. It sure sounds a lot better on the
air. Where should we stop at maximizing QRO? Should
we change the numbers to 4,000 watts, 6,000 watts,
hey, I'll bet 10,000 Watts would really give me a nice
signal. Just think of my signal reports! Especially if
I ran my audio at 6 MHZ wide, too. What about the
silly Band limits? Oh baby, I love this hobby. (I
agree Robert)
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I am not sure it is "a natural tendency for those in the Ham Radio 'hobby'
to putting out a stronger signal." Maybe there is a desire to have a clean
signal that is what the T is in RST. Most amateur radio operators try and
abide by Part 97 where it is stated that only use enough power to provide
satisfactory communication.
I recall in the late 60s when CB was big, there seemed to be a lot of CBers
who had this "more power syndrome" (MPS). A lot of these people have since
become hams, and sometimes it shows.
73, Jim wd4air
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